Mack DM600/Leach Garbage Truck

[Scott Eriksen]

..............cab is on and hood attached and aligned ,,,started putting on all the do-dads ,I'll do the whole cab and then start adding the details to the packer and then attach it 

Edited August 17 by Scott Eriksen

[BK9300]

42 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said:

..............I'll do the whole cab and then start adding the details  

Looking really good, Scott!  I think I need to follow your example of cab/hood first with my next build - might make thinks a lot easier.

[Gary Chastain]

Top notch build, lookin good

[Firebuilder]

Scott,

looks really nice, good solid build as always.

[Jürgen M.]

Nice and clean job Scott! I like those off set cabs. Maybe I should build one someday! 

I'm really enjoying those service truck builds! Garbage disposal, oil distributor, road maintanance, ...

The closest I've come to that was probably my ACX with the shipping container but that's not really public service.

Means, I might pick up one or the other idea if you guys don't mind! 

[Biggu]

Scott, the Mack looks great , I have heard that this kit is a bit of a challenge to build…. Is that true or is it just like any old school kit? Does it need an extra patience and a steady hand?  

[vincen47]

Making great progress. I like the two hole wheels.

[Scott Eriksen]

5 hours ago, Biggu said:

Scott, the Mack looks great , I have heard that this kit is a bit of a challenge to build…. Is that true or is it just like any old school kit? Does it need an extra patience and a steady hand?  

yeah Jeff this kit is def. a handful , but as a bonus you get a lot of extra parts! I thought it would be similar to the R685 kit ,,but it's got a lot of quirks ! 

[Scott Eriksen]

................packer is one with the frame,,, still lots to do ,,right now fabbing a frame mounted hyd tank . The guys want me to hurry up so they can grab a sandwich at Satriale's  😉  The rear axle spacing center to center looked wide to me ,even when I mocked it up ,but it measures 60 inch ,axle center to axle center which is what Mack shows with a quick search (54-60)  ..........have to make a stack brace yet ,,,lights,,,,some weathering too

[BK9300]

That's looking fabulous, Scott - you know me - love all the hydraulic lines.   Terrific update!

[Scott Eriksen]

12 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

That's looking fabulous, Scott - you know me - love all the hydraulic lines.   Terrific update!

Thanks Brian,,yeah I removed most of the 3D printed "lines" and replaced with brass rod and some CTM fittings and hose I had left over from the FDNY wrecker.I used one of the PTO's you sent as a hydraulic motor for the winch ,it was just a drum as part of the 3D print I'll do some light weathering and have to "trash out" the business end yet! ..............my apologies to Anthony Soprano and his "Waste Management" business ,,,lol

[BK9300]

I caught the reference to Tony - good stuff!

[Gary Chastain]

Well done Scott, really cool

[Scott Eriksen]

7 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Well done Scott, really cool

Thanks bro !